Now more than ever, a day in the bleachers is a great way to sample a city's favorite flavors: cans of Budweiser have been replaced with local craft brews, while star chefs and local restaurants have opened up shop to serve fans looking to catch the next home run.

Here's the scouting report on what to eat and drink this season at Major League Baseball stadiums across the nation, from Queens to San Diego.

SAFECO FIELD

Safeco is considered by many to be the pinnacle of baseball stadium gastronomy. Park yourself in The 'Pen, a dining hub dominated by local star chef and Mariners fan Ethan Stowell. This year's foodie headliner is the new Dungeness crab sandwich ($16) from Way Back Crab Shack, which comes on sourdough bread with Old Bay and lemon aioli. Other options around the park include fresh sushi, pasta, and a bevy of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes at The Natural.

What to Drink: Local microbrews and craft cocktails are plentiful, but for something different, try the cask ales at the Short Stop stand.

CITI FIELD

When it comes to food, Citi Field easily defeats its subway series rival, Yankee Stadium. Chef Danny Meyer has had a heavy hand in the ballpark's food program, with a Blue Smoke serving BBQ, a Shake Shack dishing Shackburgers, and an El Verano Taqueria stand serving, well, tacos. Meyer isn't the only big name feeding Mets fans—there are meatballs from Pat LaFrieda, seafood from Dave Pasternack, and Pressed, a new grilled cheese restaurant helmed by Josh Capon.

TARGET FIELD

Another stadium that benefits from star chefs, Target Field is the hometown ballpark of Andrew Zimmern, so you know the eating's good. The food celeb's AZ Canteen crafts unexpected ballpark fare, such as the Korean fried chicken sandwich, served on a potato bun with a pineapple ring. Other vendors include James Beard-recognized Butcher and the Boar and Kramarczuk's, plus, a state-fair-inspired booth celebrating all things fried on a stick.

What to Drink: AZ Canteen gets raves for its non-alcoholic mint and cucumber-infused lemonade, but if you need something a little stronger try a Summit Extra Pale Ale, brewed in the other Twin City, St. Paul.

What to Drink: Craft beer rules here, including drafts from local brewpubs Ballast Point, Stone Brewing Co., and Pizza Port. If that's not enough, visit the Craft Beers of San Diego stands, which only pour local suds.

AT&T PARK

While the Giants' stadium food lineup is as winning as their World Series record, it's the French fries that have everyone talking. You'll find garlic fries at many ballparks, but AT&T Park is home to the granddaddy of seasoned frites—Gilroy Garlic Fries. They're flavored with parsley and minced garlic from nearby Gilroy, California, which is known as "the garlic capital of the world." You also have a choice of steamed mussels, sushi, Caribbean-style bibimbap, and more.

What to Drink: Sure it's a ballgame, but when you're this close to wine country, there's no reason not to indulge. Local wines are available throughout the park at spots like Vintage 58 Wine Bar and the Farmer's Market vendor.